Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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